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Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical SteelvsSeiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

The Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel is praised for its sharp, vintage-inspired dial with ornate Breguet numerals and textured center, and its comfortable, solid-link bracelet. Owners widely report good legibility and a classy design. Some find its 10mm thickness too much for a dressy manual wind watch, and the acrylic crystal and quartz movement are noted as compromises for the price, with one owner stating they would not pay more than $150 for a watch with these features. On balance, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel highly for its beautiful dial and vintage design at a budget price point.

Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold leaf hands, evoking early 20th-century designs. It is powered by the 72-hour calibre 6R51. Overall, owners view the Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition as a meaningful family heirloom.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Guild Mechanical Steel36mm
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition35mm
Power Reserve
Guild Mechanical Steel45h
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Guild Mechanical Steel30m
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition50m
MSRP
Guild Mechanical Steel$650
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Thickness
0mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
37mm
Lug Width
0mm
11mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Box
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Multiple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Seiko 6R51
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
72h
Jewels
18
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,900
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